ARABIC
EGYPTIAN COURSE
INSTRUCTOR'S COPY
SELF-EVALUATION KEYS
Modules 1-12
FIRST EDITION
April 1985
DEFENSE LANGUAGE INSTITUTE
FOREIGN LANGUAGE CENTER
PREFACE
This book contains the answer keys to the Self-evaluation tests in
Modules 1-12 of the Arabic Egyptian course. The keys are intended solely for
use by the instructor. The material is arranged according to module number,
beginning with Module 1 and ending with Module 12.
CONTENTS
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MODULE 1
Part One
Listening Comprehension
Section A. You will hear 10 sentences in the Egyptian Dialect. After
listening to each sentence, mark the letter that corresponds to
the best translation for each item.
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a What is the name of his friend, the Lebanese lieutenant?
x b What is the name of your friend, the Lebanese lieutenant?
c Does he know the name of your friend, the Lebanese lieutenant?
d Do I know the name of your friend, the Lebanese lieutenant?
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a May I sit on this reserved chair (seat)?
x b Is it possible to sit on a reserved chair (seat),
c I can sit on this reserved chair (seat),
d I may be able to sit on this reserved chair (seat).
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a The commander wants to see me in his office today,
b I wanted to sit with the commander in his office today,
x c I want to meet the commander today in his office,
d I am meeting with the commander in his office today.
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x a Can you go (travel) with me to Washington tomorrow?
b Can I go (travel) with you to Washington tomorrow?
c Does she want to go (travel) with me to Washington tomorrow?
d Can we go (travel) with you to Washington tomorrow?
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a My brothers and sisters introduced me to Su'ad's American friends,
b Su' ad i introduced her American friends to my brothers and sisters,
c My brothers and sisters introduced Su'ad to her American friends,
x d I introduced my brothers and sisters to Su'ad's American friends.
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® Thank you for the lunch. I can't eat now.
b Thank you. I can't eat lunch now. I've just eaten,
x c Thank you. I can't eat now. I've just had lunch,
d Thank you for the offer. I can eat lunch now.
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a He is busy now and can't meet you tomorrow.
x b He is busy now and can’t meet you. Come back tomorrow.
c He is busy and can't see you either now or tomorrow.
d Come to see him tomorrow. He will not be that busy.
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a The manager (director) is coming to rest here for a little while.
b You can meet the manager (director) after he rests on this seat
for a little while.
x c The manager (director) is coming to see you in (after) a little
while. Please have a seat.
d He took a seat after meeting with the manager (director) for a little
while.
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x a Plan on coming to my place to have dinner with my guests,
b Your guests are planning to have dinner with you at my place,
c Plan on having dinner with me at the guests' place,
d Plan on having dinner with your guests at my place.
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x a Don't bother (yourself). I've just had tea.
b I bothered you by drinking your tea.
c You don't have to make tea. I've just had some,
d She didn't bother making tea as I'd just had some.
Section B. You will hear 10 questions or statements in the Egyptian Dialect,
each followed by four responses. Mark the letter that corre-
sponds to the best response for each item.
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Questions
1 . When did the conversation take place?
2. Since when has the president been in the office?
3. With whom was the president meeting?
4. What did the minister want?
5. Was the minister able to see the president immediately?
6. Who is going to have lunch with the president?
7. When did the minister want the meeting to take place?
8. What was the secretary's response?
9. Where is the minister going to wait?
10. What did the secretary finally ask the minister to do?
Answers
1 . Sometime in the morning.
2. Since seven o'clock.
3. The army commander.
4. He wanted to see the president.
5. No.
6. The Lebanese ambassador.
7 . After lunch .
8. He said, "Yes, God willing," then he excused himself to notify the
president .
9. In his office.
10. The secretary asked the minister to have a seat here in his office.
ON KEY
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Part Two
Written Interpretation
In this part of the test, you will hear 10 sentences in the Egyptian Dialect.
Write the English translation for each sentence. You will have a 35-second
pause to write each translation.
1 . May I please sit on this chair
to rest for a little while?
2. I had just greeted your brothers
and sisters before they left.
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3. The major introduced the new
lieutenants to the commander
after the meeting.
4. My sister made us some coffee
to drink after eating.
5. You can't sit on the chairs
reserved for the students.
6. I made plans to take my girl
friend to dinner at Muhammad's,
my brother.
7. No. This chair is not taken.
Please sit down.
8. You are welcome to have dinner
with us, Gamila. The food is fine.
9. The (f.) teacher took her new
—students to dinner after she
introduced them to the school
commander .
10. The commander is very busy
with his guests and wants you
to come and meet him in an hour.
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Part Three
Dictation-
In this part of the test, transcribe the following 10 sentences. Each
sentence will be read twice. Each reading will be followed by a 20-second
pause .
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Part Four
Spoken Interpretation/Role Playing
Section A. In this part of the test, act as an interpreter in a conversation
between an Egyptian and an American. Interpret the Arabic into
English and the English into the Egyptian Dialect. You will
hear each line only once.
American: Are you First Lieutenant Pilot Salih?
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American: I am Bert Anderson, a captain in the U.S. Army.
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American: I am the more fortunate. Are you waiting for Major Williams?
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American: The major is a little busy now. Please, come with me to have
some tea.
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Egyptian: Yes, who are you?
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Egyptian: Hello (I am honored). It is a fortunate opportunity.
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Egyptian: Yes, I've been waiting for an hour.
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Egyptian: I can't now. I'll come back in an hour to meet Major Williams.
Section B. Read the description of the situation below. The instructor will
play Su'ad's role and you will play Ibrahim's. You may base your
answers on the dialogue below.
Ibrahim asks Su'ad to make him some tea or coffee. Su'ad is busy writing a
lesson for the students of her colleague, Mr. Sa'd id— Din, who missed school
today because he was not feeling well.
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MODULE 2
Part One
Listening Comprehension
Section A. You will hear 10 sentences in the Egyptian Dialect. After
listening to each sentence/ mark the letter that corresponds to
the best translation for each item.
a This street has many laundrymen, grocers and barbers,
x b There aren't many laundrymen, grocers or barbers on our street,
c There are many laundrymen, grocers and barbers on our street,
d This street has no laundrymen, grocers or barbers.
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a Did you have to study many years to become an engineer?
b Did she have to study many years to become an engineer?
c Did it take him many years of studying to become an engineer?
x d How many years do you have to study to become an engineer?
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a The house on the right belongs to the prosecuting attorney.
b The prosecuting attorney lived in the house on your right,
x c The prosecuting attorney lives in the house on the right.
d The prosecuting attorney is going to live in the house on your right.
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a The feast is in Ramadan, the month of fasting and celebration.
x b The month of Ramadan is the month of fasting, and it ends with the
feast.
c I am going to fast in the month of Ramadan; then I'll celebrate the
feast.
d Fasting in the month of Ramadan is followed by feasting and celebration.
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X a I won't be able to go on the pilgrimage this year because I do not have
enough leave.
b In order to be able to go on the pilgrimage this year, I must take
leave .
c It is not possible for me to go on the pilgrimage because I don't have
enough leave.
d There will be no pilgrimage this year because of the lack of annual
leave .
a He got married because he was employed by the Arab Contractors Company.
b He'll begin to work for the Arab Contractors Company after he gets
married.
c He got married before he started to work for the Arab Contractors
Company .
x d He got married after he started to work for the Arab Contractors
Company .
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a How many of the laundryman's four children work with him?
x b The laundryman has four children; two of them work with him.
c The laundryman has four children; two of whom don't work with him.
d Two of the laundryman's children work with him, and two don't.
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x a The Small Feast will take place from Saturday to Tuesday,
b Saturday is the third .day of the Small Feast.
c The Small Feast will take place either on Saturday or on Tuesday,
d The Small Feast will start on the third Saturday of the month.
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a There are two shifts, one starting at 3 in the afternoon and the other
at eleven o'clock at night.
b There are two shifts , one ending at 3 in the afternoon and the other
at eleven o'clock at night.
x c The second shift is from 3 in the afternoon to eleven o'clock at night.
d The second shift starts at 3 in the afternoon, and the third shift
starts at eleven o'clock at night.
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a Plan on meeting me at 6:20 because I will be going home then,
b Would you please go home with me at 6:20 p.m.?
c Plan on meeting me at twenty to six to go home with me.
x d Plan on meeting me at six twenty to go home with me.
Section B. You will hear 10 questions or statements in the Egyptian Dialect,
each followed by four responses . Mark the letter that
corresponds to the best response for each item.
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Section C. Listen to the following dialogue in the Egyptian Dialect, which
will be read twice* After the first reading, there will be a
two-minute pause to allow you to write down, in English, the
answers to the 10 printed questions. After the second reading,
you will have one more minute to complete your answers* You may
take notes.
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MODULE 2
Questions
1 . What did the accountant want to see the manager about?
2. How many hours per week do the company accountants work?
3. How many hours per day do the company accountants work?
4. Which days of the week do they work?
5. Which days of the week do the company employees take off?
6. How long is the accountant's annual leave?
7. How many day's vacation does the company give for the Small Feast?
8. How many day’s vacation does the company give for the Big Feast?
9. How much is the accountant's salary for the first year?
10. How much is the accountant's salary for. the second year of work?
Answers
1 . The accountant wanted to inquire about the work hours and vacations •
2 . Forty hours .
3. Eight hours per day.
4. From Sunday through Thursday.
5. Friday and Saturday.
6. In the first year, an accountant takes two weeks' vacation.
7. The Small Feast vacation is three days.
8. The Big Feast vacation is four days.
9. The salary is $1,500 per month for the first year.
10. The salary is $1,850 per month for the second year.
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Part Two
Written Interpretation
In this part of the test, you will hear 10 sentences in the Egyptian Dialect.
Write the English translation for each sentence. You will have a 35-second
pause to write each translation.
1 . Why are you going to meet with
the prosecuting attorney tomorrow?
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2. Only three hours to go until they
come back from the trip.
3. In Ramadan, we neither eat nor
drink from morning until late
afternoon .
4. Which day of the week will the
first day of the month be on?
5. The shift foreman is an engineer
from Alexandria who has 12
children.
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many mechanics and electricians.
7. When are we going to start work at
the new camp. Major, sir?
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10. Wait for me at the office from
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Part Three
Dictation
In this part of the test, transcribe the following 10 sentences. Each
sentence will be read twice. Each reading will be followed by a 20 -second
pause .
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Part Four
Spoken Interpretation/Role Playing
Section A. In this part of the test, act as an interpreter in a conversation
between an Egyptian and an American. Interpret the Arabic into
English and the English into the Egyptian Dialect. You will
hear each line only once.
Good evening, George.
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the feast vacation? ?
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How many days during vacation are
you going to work?
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What will your work hours be
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Good evening, Ibrahim.
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I can't take a leave on the Small Feast.
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Because we have a lot of work at
the company .
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in the company.
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From nine o'clock in the mornihg
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Section B.
Read the description of the following situation. The instructor
will play Fu'ad's role, and you will play Hasan's.
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Fu'ad, a close friend, saw you, Hasan, last Saturday at the airport with a
young man. Fu'ad wants to know what you were doing at the airport. Respond
to his questions .
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MODULE 3
Part One
Listening Comprehension
Section A. You will hear 10 sentences in the Egyptian Dialect. After
listening to each sentence, mark the letter that corresponds to
the best translation for each item.
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b Sir, turn to the right!
c Sir , stop here I
d Sir, take the elevator!
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a He called the agency chief,
x b Let me off at the telephone agency,
c They want to meet you at the agency,
d I'm calling you from the agency.
a Which bus goes to A1 Tahrir Square?
b Is there any bus that goes to A1 Tahrir Square?
c Can I take the bus to Al Tahrir Square?
x d Does this bus go to Al Tahrir Square?
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a OK, I'll take you to the office.
x b Yes, it's not taken; please get in.
c OK, keep the change, please,
d Yes, he's free; go with him.
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a Are you going to call him?
x b Do you have a phone?
c What is your phone number?
d When will you call him?
6. .til Lju k> 1 1 |>j^ l *J 1 4 1
a Talk to the lieutenant; he is on the line.
b The lieutenant is on the line talking,
c The lieutenant was talking a while ago.
x d Go ahead ( talk ) f| lieutenant , you've got the line.
7 . • J J 4 -^ w H t - ) ' • Y
a The doctor quickly got in his car.
x b Take the car and go to the doctor quickly,
c Hurry up, call the doctor; he is in his car.
d Hurry up, get the car for the doctor.
8 . ? «-»
a On which floor is the manager's office?
b Which is the manager's office?
x c In which office is the manager?
d Which office did the manager enter?
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a I called him before he left his office,
x b Try to call him now before he leaves the office,
c Let him call the office now before he leaves .
d I called him but he had left his office.
10. . iiU ( yi c 1 I • 1 *
a After you cross the bridge, you'll find the bus station on your right,
b The bus station is on your left before the bridge,
c Before you cross the bridge, you'll find the station on the right,
x d At the end of the bridge, you'll find the bus station on your left.
Section B. You will hear 10 questions or statements in the Egyptian Dialect,
each followed by four responses. Mark the letter that corre-
sponds to the best response for each item.
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x • J j 1 J t. / L * 1 a
■ 1 i, b
• 1 1 c
. J.S d
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x
19.
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a
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Section C. Listen to the following dialogue in the Egyptian Dialect, which
will be read twice; then answer the questions in English.
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Questions
1 . With whom was Hilmi speaking?
2. Did Hilmi go to work yesterday?
3. What happened to Hilmi' s son?
4. Whom is the doctor that Hilmi tried to call?
5. Where was the doctor?
6. What is the name of Hilmi 's son?
7. Where did Hilmi take his son?
8. What kind of transportation did Hilmi use yesterday?
9. How is Hilmi' s son today?
10. What did the speaker suggest to Hilmi so that Hilmi could take his son
to the doctor?
Answers
1. He was speaking with the manager (director). .
2. No.
3. He was injured.
4. The company's doctor.
5. He was in Cairo.
6 . Regab .
7. The emergency room.
8 . A taxi .
9. He is still sick.
10. He suggested that he take an hour of leave.
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Part Two
Written Interpretation
In this part of the test, you will hear 10 sentences in the Egyptian Dialect.
Write the English translation for each sentence. You will have a 35-second
pause to write each translation.
1 . If you keep taking the
medicine, you'll be OK.
2. Take two tablets of this
medicine after meals .
3. Go straight till you find
the sign.
4. The car crossed over the
first bridge.
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L jJ 1 t ~1— to Jv J (j. l p ft I
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5. Please, quickly call the ambulance . dL^L _.>. j
for us .
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6. Go get him the doctor.
His head is injured.
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7. The cop has already written the . JU.1 1 ■ - IL j . l i ■ . l i
report and called the ambulance.
8. Go straight and turn at
the embassy.
9. Wait for me by the bridge
at exactly three o'clock.
10. Go make a phone call from
the grocery.
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Part Three
Dictation
In this part of the test, transcribe the following 10 sentences. Each
sentence will be read twice. Each reading will be followed by a 20-second
pause .
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Part Four
Spoken Interpretation/Role Playing
Section A. In this part of the test, act as an interpreter in a conversation
between an Egyptian and an American. Interpret the Arabic into
English and the English into the Egyptian Dialect. You will
hear each line only once.
- Sir, are you free?
Army Square.
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o r !* - > ■" o' u-* O-*-* 'ji-'o -
The Egyptian Museum.
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OK. Take us to A1 Tahrir Square.
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Thanks , can my son and I sit next
to you?
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Key
Yes, I am free. Where do you want me to go?
Where shall I drop you off at Army Square?
The Egyptian Museum is not in Army Square.
It is in A1 Tahrir Square.
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Please get in.
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Sorry, but I can't allow more than one
person to sit next to me.
Section B. Read the description of the situation below. The instructor will
play the receptionist's role, and you will play Mr. Jackson's.
You may base your answers on the dialogue below.
»
You are at the Engineering Company to meet with Mr. Muhammad Hasan, the chief
engineer .
Mr. Jackson: Greet the receptionist.
Mr. Jackson: Ask the receptionist if Mr. Muhammad
Hasan is in.
Mr. Jackson: Ask if you can see him.
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Mr. Jackson: Answer his question.
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Mr . Jackson: Ask where his office is.
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Mr. Jackson: Ask if there is an elevator.
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Key
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MODULE 4 •
Part One
Listening Comprehension
Section A. You will hear 10 sentences in the Egyptian Dialect. After
listening to each sentence, mark the letter that corresponds to
the best translation for each item.
1 . • u -L ) 1 I — _> 1 oLfc • ^
a Show me the pictures you took in Egypt,
b Give me the things he brought from Cairo,
x c Bring the presents you brought from Egypt.
d Let him have the pictures you brought from Cairo.
2. . • T
x a They went to the Pyramids Nightclubw
b They'll go to a nightclub near the pyramids,
c We can see the pyramids from the nightclub,
d We left the nightclub to visit the pyramids.
3. • J*JJl ^Jxj ig-b O til • Y*
a I reserved a room for you with two beds.
b I reserved a table for her in the nightclub,
x c I'll reserve a ticket for him on the night train,
d Reserve the chair next to you.
4. • o I ^ j cj » \ *i> • {
a I wrote down the name and address.
x b Take his name and address.
c Write down her name and address,
d Give him your name and address.
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a What time will the train arrive in Alexandria?
b How long is the train going to stay in Alexandria?
c What time will the train leave Alexandria?
x d Are you going to take the train from Alexandria?
a You must have a salad and some meat and rice •
b Forget about the meat; bring the salad and some rice,
x c Bring me some kabob but no salad.
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d Let's eat the kabob and rice.
7.
a Do you like to dance?
b Let's go see the belly dancing,
c Do you like the belly dancing?
x d Where did you see her dancing?
8 .
x a Hurry up and call an ambulance,
b Wait, don't call an ambulance,
c The ambulance is coming,
d The ambulance arrived.
9 . • £-= I 'jT/ yaJ U J 1 ^
a I saw him photographing the mosque,
x b Photographing is forbidden inside the mosque,
c I took "him with me to photograph the mosque,
d He was sitting in the mosque for a while.
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10 .
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a I bought her a present from the market,
b I bought the present before I went to work,
x c I went to the market to buy a present.
<3 I saw her buying the presents.
Section B. You will hear 10 questions or statements in the Egyptian Dialect,
each followed by four responses . Mark the letter that corre-
sponds to the best response for each item.
I
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^ 1 T ^ 1 >3 b
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X
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c
d
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a
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b
la*
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d
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x . b
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• m, ) 1 ( J J j -g 4_JU 1 Ao b
x . c
• a-Ql — 1 1 d
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• 1 A-j-9 9>
• O 4 j b
X • ImD (j ;*■ ! c
• L*» 1 Lf d
9 (S'* ^ fUS 20*
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• ^ Y C
. d
Section C. Listen to the following dialogue in the Egyptian Dialect, which
will be read twice. After the first reading, there will be a
two-minute pause to allow you to write down, in English, the
answers to the 10 printed questions. After the second reading,
you will have one more minute to complete your answers. You
may take notes.
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Questions
1. When did Mr. Steve Anderson make his reservation?
2. Where did Mr. Anderson call from?
3. Whom did Mr. Anderson contact to make his reservation?
4. How many rooms did Mr. Anderson reserve?
5. What does Mr. Anderson do for living?
6 . Where does Mr . Anderson work?
7. What suggestion did the employee offer Mr. Anderson?
8. How many vacant rooms are there in the hotel?
9. When will the rooms be available?
10. What is the hotel's telephone number?
Answers
1. Last Saturday.
2 . Alexandria .
3. The hotel manager.
4 . Two .
5 . He is an engineer .
6. The American Engineering Company in Alexandria.
7. He suggested that he make reservations at the A1 Tahrir Hotel.
8 . Four .
9. Today at 11 a.m.
10. 35135.
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Part Two
Written Interpretation
In this part of the test, you will hear 10 sentences in the Egyptian Dialect.
Write the English translation for each sentence. You will have a 35-second
pause to write each translation.
1 . The guide entered the pyramids with
us .
2. I left work in the afternoon.
3. Let me off at the Virgin's Church.
4. Bring the kabob; let us eat.
5. There is a long-distance call for you.
6. Who drank my beer?
7. Get the presents out, and let us . L_.l .y
see them.
8. Don't go to the camp today. . o pi- 1 .;. ll «^.J I *A
9. I have been trying to call you . eLoJLSI Jjlo-U, ifU ^ . n
for an hour.
10. Can you take a picture of us? <f aiUi o^ J> • 1*
Part Three
Dictation
In this part of the test, transcribe the following 10 sentences. Each
sentence will be read twice. Each reading will be followed by a 25-second
pause .
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Part Four
Spoken Interpretation/Role Playing
Section A. In this part of the test, act as an interpreter in a conversation
between an Egyptian and an American. Interpret the Arabic into
English and the English into the Egyptian Dialect. You will hear
each line only once.
- Would you give me a ticket to Damanhur?
On the diesel, please.
Twelve noon.
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Is there a train?
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jj' i * **'* tr* cH
L-0 ) Y If UJl ■ —
- Thanks, I'll take the bus.
Key
Train or diesel?
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- At what time?
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Sorry, all of the seats are reserved.
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- At twelve, but it does not stop
at Damanhur .
Section B. You are the only one who can speak the Egyptian Dialect in your
tourist group. You are discussing the next day's program with
the Egyptian guide. Following the cues, carry out your
conversation with the guide.
- Where will you go tomorrow?
When will he take you to the pyramids
tomorrow?
Where will you have lunch?
when will he take you to the market?
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f 1 I 1 LS (jj I —
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What time will you return?
Key
The pyramids and Kahn A1 Kalili Market.
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9 o^ 1 -* ,a ‘"4
^ 11 J j )jJI ™ —
At nine in the morning.
- We will have lunch at Casino Al Ahram.
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After lunch.
At five in the afternoon.
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MODULE 5
Part One
Listening Comprehension
Section A. I. You will hear five short sentences spoken in Egyptian. Each
sentence contains a word or phrase listed below. Mark the
letter that corresponds to the best choice.
1 1 I (jy-3 1
a seaman
b petty officer
c chief petty officer
x d captain
2 .
a message
x b signal corps
c infantry
d armored corps
3.
a observation tower
x b runway
c taxiway
d bunker
4 • . yl c L-iw l. J.J.U 1 • £
a flight
b base
c squadron
x d port
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5 • • 1 -- Q«_a H> ^^Lixllw^ I L i ]s • g
a fighter
x b reconnaissance
c gunner
d dispensary
Section A. II. You will hear five sentences in Egyptian. After listening to
each sentence, mark the letter that corresponds to the best
translation for each item.
6 . • • ■■V tXJ I < 2 * ft 1 *v«. I oJ L ~>n) 1 ' y J 1 > ^
a The platoon soldiers moved the ammunition away from Depot No. 3.
x b The 3d Company received the ammunition.
c The artillery company is near Ammunition Depot No. 3.
d The 3d Brigade sent ammunition to the 3d Company.
7 • • i— 1 1 0 1 jjuJ I . Y
a Every airport has a busy runway,
b There are three taxiways for each runway,
x c All the runways are occupied.
d In each airport there are runways.
8 . • 4 Up L jJJ I • \
x a The squadron returned to the base.
b Inform the commander that the flight returned,
c The commander of the squadron returned,
d Inform the commander that the flight took off.
9. • L— Ja 3 1 p jJL. , ) I uU
x a I'd like to introduce you to Colonel Burt from the air force.
b I'd like to introduce you to Lieutenant Commander Burt,
c I'd like to introduce you to Commander Burt from the air force,
d I'd like to introduce you to Major Burt from the air force.
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a Call the observation tower quickly,
b Evacuate the runway quickly,
c Enter the airplane hangar quickly,
x d Enter the taxiway quickly.
Section A. III. You will hear five short passages or conversations , each
followed by four responses which are printed below. Mark
the letter that corresponds to the best response.
11 . « t.Vj.Va. 11 *j| jUJ 4 ijUil Coy ? 4^1 Jac L»l _jjj| AiLJi * ^ \
a A new commander was appointed to the signal corps.
b The destroyer received a message from the cruiser.
x c A message was sent to the new cruiser.
d The commander of the destroyer is new.
12. « j ^ 4 ^ * ■ 4- L ^L. i i,4. J 1 4 j L u >J n . ) 1 ^ 4 Jlj Li Jl o>1 j ^.^>1 ♦
a The airplane has turboprops.
b The reconnaissance plane is on the base,
c The airplane is a fighter .
x d The airplane is Bomber No. 19.
13. .4 ^ J I L. L, ( ikJ I tj-* uly I JJL» I ♦ |Y
a The bombs are in the airplane.
x b He'll get the bomber out of the hangar,
c He'll transport the bombs to the airplane,
d He'll send a message to the bomber.
14. ♦ U*l tj jL k ^.Jl ol II j L *i u . 4 J I k ^.1 1 4 t-jJa *!£
a The destroyer is entering the port.
b The minesweeper is in the port,
c The cruiser is outside the port,
x d The reconnaissance plane is flying over the port.
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• -4> j Ln m " A *3 1—iJ-l J
a The torpedo boats and the destroyer are anchored in the port,
b The torpedo boats fired at the destroyer outside the port .
c The torpedo boats helped the destroyer outside the port,
x d The destroyer needs ammunition from headquarters.
Section B. You will hear 10 questions or statements in Egyptian, each
followed by four responses. Mark the letter that corresponds to
the best response.
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•. loo ao 1 b
x * ^Uxiii .1 (50 Y c
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x
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b
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a
. b
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X
c
a-. I
24 .
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• (5^- b
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• w-" ' >• £ — * T i>“ d
Section C. Listen to the following dialogue in Egyptian, which will be read
twice. After the first reading, there will be a two-minute pause
to allow you to write down, in English, the answers to the 10
printed questions. After the second reading, you will have one
more minute to complete your answers. You may take notes.
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Questions
1 . What did Aly tell Salem?
2. Did Salem accept Aly's invitation?
3. Who will be on board the destroyer?
4. When will the commander of the navy leave?
5. What is the destination of the destroyer?
6. Where is the base located?
7 . How long will Aly stay on the new base?
8. Why does Aly have to stay on the new base?
9. When will the maneuver start?
10. When will the maneuver end?
Answers
1. He told him that he will wait for him at dinner.
2. No.
3. The commander of the naval forces.
4. Tomorrow.
5. The new naval base.
6. Twenty-seven kilometers from Alexandria.
7 . Fifteen days .
8. He will be participating in a maneuver.
9. June 7.
10. June 29.
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Part Two
Written Interpretation
In this part of the test, you will hear 10 sentences in Egyptian. Write
the English translation for each sentence. You will have a 35-second pause
to write each translation.
1 . I received a message from the
3d Armored Battalion.
2. Let the corporal go to the
military hospital.
3. The platoon returned to the
base at 1500 hours.
4. Transfer the ammunition to Depot
No. 6.
5. The armored company participated
in the maneuver.
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the commander's office now.
7. The commander went to visit the
military hospital.
8. How manv flights will the squadron
make in the coming month?
9. Cruiser No. 371 wants to enter the
port.
10. Ask the commander of the submarine
to wait a little while.
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Dictation
In this part of the test, transcribe the following 10 sentences. Each
sentence will be read twice. Each reading will be followed by a 25-second
pause .
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Part Four
Spoken Interpretation/Role Playing
Section A. In this part of the test, act as an interpreter in a conversation
between an Egyptian and an American. Interpret the Arabic into
English and the English into the Egyptian Dialect. You will
hear each line only once.
- How many brigades are there in an infantry division?
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How many battalions are there in an infantry brigade?
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What is the rank of a division commander?
Sir, what is your rank?
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Are you the commanding officer of a battalion?
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Key
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- The infantry division is composed of three brigades .
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- The infantry brigade is composed of three battalions.
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- The commander of the division is major general.
I am a colonel.
I serve in the armored corps .
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Yes, I am the commander of the 3d Battalion.
Section B. Yesterday, you and your Egyptian counterpart. Colonel Sa’d Galal,
the commander of the 3d Squadron, met at an air base near Cairo
to discuss the participation of the Egyptian and American air
forces in a joint maneuver. Discuss this event, which is
scheduled for next September.
Respond :
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MODULE 6
Part One
Listening Comprehension
Section A. I. You will hear five sentences spoken in Egyptian. Each
sentence contains a word or phrase listed below. Mark the
letter that corresponds to the best choice.
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a armor center
x b pilot unit
c maintenance center
d training unit
2. ♦ I 1 1 »Y
x a basic training
b draft administration
c reserve forces
d National War College
3 . ♦ I J 1 L ♦ Y
a to exploit
b to load
c to hover
x d to unload
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a mouth of a port
b open sea
x c pier
d anchor
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x a verbal report
b daily report
c weather report
d written report
Section A. II. You will hear five sentences in Egyptian. After listening
to each sentence, mark the letter that corresponds to the
best translation for each item.
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a Ibrahim will serve in the army for nine years,
b Ibrahim will serve in nine places during one year,
x c Ibrahim will be placed in the reserves for nine years. .
d Ibrahim will leave the reserves after nine months.
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a The 4th Company will use heavy artillery in the attack,
x b The 4th Company will practice live fire.
c The 4th Battalion will attack the artillery units,
d The 4th Battalion will practice live fire,
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a The planes attacked the commandos behind enemy lines .
b The commando forces dropped the planes behind enemy lines,
c The commandos destroyed the planes behind enemy lines .
x d The planes moved the commando forces behind enemy lines.
9 . ♦ t 1 - 5 *1
a The maintenance boat needs a rudder,
b The rudder of the boat was broken and welded.
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x c The keel of the boat needs cutting and welding,
d The keel of the boat was broken and welded.
10. ♦ . \ " 1 1 t -3 q '■ ♦ ) *
x a I'll report tomorrow to the draft administrator,
b Salim will reenlist in the army tomorrow,
c The draft administration is closed tomorrow,
d Tomorrow I'll meet the draft administrator.
Section A. III. You will hear five statements in Egyptian, each followed by
four responses which are printed below. Mark the letter
that corresponds to the best response.
11 .
12 .
13 .
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a In two hours. Colonel Salim will open fire on the tanks,
x b The tanks will attack, after the artillery fires for two hours,
c In two hours, the enemy will attack using tanks,
d In two hours, the colonel will stop the attack on the enemy.
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a The bomber and the fighters belong to the same country,
b The bomber was forced to change direction,
x c The fighters escorted the bomber to the airport,
d The bomber was scheduled to land west of the city.
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a The destroyer saved the submarine and the boat,
b The submarine attacked the president's boat.
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x c The boat fired its missiles at the right time.
d The submarine fired its missiles faster than the boat.
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a The defense line is far away from the railroads and the depot,
b The plane dropped the parachutists in front of the defense line,
c The parachutists attacked the defense line and the railroads,
x d The distance between the defense line and the depot is 200 meters.
15. TT O- 4 -*-? O s 1 ' 1 — cr-=^— " O'-*- 1
a Hasan was 18 years old when he joined the army,
b Hasan will serve three more years in the army,
c Hasan is a pilot for an airline company,
x d Hasan will be 35 years old when he leaves the army.
Section B. You will hear 10 questions or statements in Egyptian, each
followed by four responses. Mark the letter that corresponds to
the best response for each item.
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Section C. Listen to the following narrative in Egyptian, which will be read
twice. After the first reading, there will be a two-minute
pause to allow you to write down, in English, the answers to the
10 printed questions. After the second reading, you will have
one more minute to complete your answers. You may take notes.
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Questions
1 . What does Khalil do for a living?
2. At what time did Khalil receive the orders?
3. In which part of the country is the defensive position located?
4. From where did Khalil receive the supplies?
5. From which airport did he take off?
6. At what time did he take off?
7. When did the (unit in the) defensive position order the supplies?
8. How long did it take Khalil to clear the supplies from the supply depot?
9. How long did Khalil fly?
10. At which airport did Khalil land?
Answers
1. He is a pilot.
2. At 0815 hours.
3 . The north .
4. The supply depot.
5. Almaza Airport.
6 . At 0845 hours .
7. Two days ago.
8. Thirty minutes.
9. Fifty minutes.
10. At the military airport west of Alexandria.
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Part Two
Written Interpretation
You will hear 10 sentences in the Egyptian Dialect. Write the English
translation for each sentence. You will have a 35-second pause to write
each translation.
1. The reconnaissance planes ot-S ^.' Jl o 1 ol
photographed the military ♦ * -H
movements of the enemy.
2. The artillery company will
use live ammunition in its
gun training.
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3. My brother has decided to
enlist in the school of
aeromechanics .
4. Our officer will teach us
how to use hand grenades.
5. Contact Submarine No. 7 and
have it turn on its lights
before entering the port.
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6. The waves are about 8 meters
high, and visibility in the
port is nil.
7. Maintenance Unit No. 44 had
stopped in open seas and
laid anchor.
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8. We will send the 4th Battalion
to reinforce your troops.
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9. This flight's mission is to
strike warning and radar
stations .
10. The commander requested of
him a detailed description
of the naval maneuver.
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Part Three
Dictation
Transcribe the following 10 sentences. Each sentence will be read twice.
Each reading will be followed by a 25-second pause.
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Part Four
Spoken Interpretation/Role Playing
Section A. Act as an interpreter in a conversation between an Egyptian and
an American. Interpret the Arabic into English and the English
into Egyptian. You will hear each line only once.
Situation 1
- Can I dock my boat here until the storm stops?
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- But the waves are too high and the wind is strong.
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Where is his office?
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Thank you. 1*11 lay anchor now; then 1*11 go to the office immediately.
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Key
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- Absolutely not sir? this is a military zone.
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- Well/ you have to get permission from the commander of the port.
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- There it is. On the second door to your right, you will see a sign.
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Situation 2
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- We practiced locating the enemy's defensive positions.
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- Three reconnaissance planes. And the commanding officer was Colonel Sa’id
El-Tantawy .
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- I gave Colonel Tantawy a report with full details about the damaged tail.
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- The maintenance engineer said that it would be ready next Monday .
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- Thank you, sir. I'll be back on time.
Key
- What did you do in the maneuver?
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- How many airplanes participated in the maneuver?
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- What happened to Plane No. 89?
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- How long will this plane stay in the maintenance unit?
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- Well, I approved your vacation, but you must be back Sunday at (exactly)
1645.
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Section B. You are battalion commander in charge of a maneuver. Your
instructor will play the role of the superior officer. Start the
conversation.
- We need ammunition and equipment, sir.
For the maneuver you orally ordered yesterday.
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Live ammunition and automatic equipment .
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We used it all in last month’s maneuver.
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The existing equipment needs a lot of repairs,
and there is no time.
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No, sir. What airplanes?
And what will be their role?
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OK, sir. We will plan on that. And who is going to be
responsible for the air force?
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MODULE 7
Part One
Listening Comprehension
•~>
Section A. You will hear 10 sentences in Egyptian. After listening to each
sentence, mark the letter that corresponds to the best
translation for each item.
x a The investigator read all of the prisoner's memorandums.
b The memorandums of the investigator were read by the prisoner,
c • - The prisoner is reading all of the investigator's memorandums,
d The investigator is reading all the memorandums to the prisoner.
2. • (•— L fc- _ ■ 1 c a I ♦ T
a The scale of the map is written on this drawing,
b This map is not drawn to the written scale,
x c The scale is not written on this map.
d This map is drawn according to the written scale.
3. ♦ cJ J 1 OUj-i-ll (_5-le J-** * ^-a 1— ♦ y
a Do not change. I read you clearly on frequency 3.
x b I can't read you clearly. Alternate to frequency 3.
c Alternate to another frequency at three o'clock,
d You'll read me clearly if you change to frequency 3.
4. ♦ i— w 1 — T»S. J I t ^ H J . fo - (J t w> ~ I ♦£
a Unity between the liaison officer and the battalions was achieved.
b The liaison officer will unite the battalions,
c The liaison officer wrote a memorandum to all battalions,
x d The liaison officer achieved unity among the battalions.
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5 . ♦ J I oL 1 J j 1 . jJb i \ I *o
a They don't have spare parts for the upcoming operations,
x b They must save the parts for the upcoming operations .
c They shipped the spare parts to the military operations .
d The needed parts were spared for the upcoming operations.
6 • ♦ «Aa» J 1 <-..»»>■ o <1 V . *» I » ^
x a Communications will be according to schedule.
b The communications officer has the schedule.
c The schedule of all methods of communication will be published.
d They published the schedule for all types of communication.
7. ♦ iyj** L>. J 1 a — Lo L !a.jt I U .q JsL-. UA .Ji ♦ Y
a The spy is treating the prisoner as an officer.
b The officer treats the spy as a prisoner of war.
x c The officer treats the prisoner of war as a spy.
d The spy and the prisoner of war are officers.
3 • ♦ i^JxJl Li— ^ 1 J s. — w .-l ol *\
a The medical examination will be carried out by the military
intelligence .
b The military investigation will take place before the medical
examination .
x c Military intelligence will send him to have a medical examination,
d The medical examination will be carried out after the investigation.
9 ♦ . L_fl 1 1 J s^Jaj. (J *■ * _■ • A U ^1* * "■ * 3 1 1 . ^
a This drawing represents the defense lines,
b This map will show you the way to the defense lines,
c The defense lines are dashed on this map.
x d This dashed line -represents the defense lines.
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Q « o t kj — a if Mi . Ci J^ ' " • ' O** 1 1 1 *
x a The radio network consists of five stations,
b The five radio stations are broadcasting now.
c The transportation network consists of five railroad stations,
d This radio station is the fifth one in the network.
Section B. You will hear 10 questions or statements in Egyptian, each
followed by four responses. Mark the letter that corresponds to
the best response for each item.
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twice. After the first reading, there will be a two-minute pause
to allow you to write down, in English, the answers to the 10
printed questions. After the second reading, you will have one
more minute to complete your answers • You may take notes
during the two readings .
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Questions
1 . Who was captured?
2. What is his position?
3. On what day and at what time did the enemy attack our forces?
4. Where did the attack take place?
5. Was the battalion close to or far from enemy lines?
6. Who will interrogate the prisoner?
7. What does the enemy want to know from the prisoner?
8. Who is the new officer that is taking the prisoner’s position?
9. Where did the new officer serve before he came to this battalion?
10. What is the number of the battalion involved in this action?
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Answers
1. Captain Fathallah.
2. Liaison officer of the 5th Battalion, Signal Corps.
3. At midnight yesterday.
4. On the western borders.
5. Very close.
6. The enemy’s military intelligence.
7. All details about our troops and weapons along the western border.
8. Major Sa'id.
9. In the artillery.
10. The fifth.
Part Two
Written Interpretation
In this part of the test, you will hear 10 sentences in Egyptian. Write the
English translation for each sentence. You will have a 35-second pause to
write each translation.
1. Sergeant Galal checked all of
the division’s needs, then
wrote them in three lists.
2. The committee is questioning
the naval officer who was
captured today.
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tance between the base and
the mountain?
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4. The commander of the 8th
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message, and he is calling
the headquarters on the radio.
5. The new lieutenant now
has a good idea about
how to draw maps.
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6. The corporal refuses to
talk and to eat also.
7. The liaison officer found
bruises on the prisoner's
body.
8. The radio station at El
Alamien is calling on El
Qantara Station.
9. The dispatcher cannot hear
clearly because there is
interference.
10. The enemy's military
intelligence wants to
* know all of the details
about the forces.
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Part Three
Dictation
In this part of the test , transcribe the following 10 sentences. Each
sentence will be read twice. Each reading will be followed by a 25-second
pause.
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Part Four
Spoken Interpretation/Role Playing
Section A. In this part of the test, act as an interpreter in a conversation
between an Egyptian and an American. Interpret the Arabic into
English and the English into Egyptian. You will hear each line
only once .
- Who is interrogating the prisoner?
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Did he see the prisoner before today?
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Did you inspect the prisoner?
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When did you transfer him to the hospital?
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- What did the doctor say about the prisoner's health?
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First Lieutenant Ibrahim Sa'd.
Never. This is the first time.
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Of course. I inspected him thoroughly.
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Last Tuesday at 9 a.m.
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- Two days. He has been here since yesterday.
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- The doctor's report is with Lieutenant Ibrahim.
Section B. You, the operator of Radio Station 50 Suez, are calling Radio
Station 39 Alexandria. Because of interference from other
stations and unfavorable weather conditions, you must try calling
on different frequencies. When you finally reach Alexandria,
tell the operator that Major General Abdel Salam Haseen left Suez
Canal Base a few minutes ago for Alexandria Military Airport.
Ask that ground transportation be provided for the major general
on his arrival there. The message is signed by the commander of
Suez Base 116.
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MODULE 8
Part One
Listening Comprehension
Section A. You will hear 10 sentences in Egyptian. After listening to each
sentence, mark the letter that corresponds to the best
translation for each item.
I ) I • I * |
a What does the rent consist of?
b What do the greens consist of?
x c What do fatigues consist of?
d What does the cartridge belt consist of?
2. . jjLc 1—1*1
x a I want to exchange these shoes.
b I want to go to the shoe department,
c I want to return these helmets,
d I want to buy these shirts.
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a Remove your briefcase from here.
b Get your mess kit and come here.
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c Look, your suitcase is here,
x d Remove this duffel bag from here.
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a We don't have enough ammunition in the depot,
b We don't have enough tanks in the area,
x c We don't have enough fuel in the tanks,
d We don't have enough troops to attack.
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x a We need water to cool the tank,
b We need a driver to move the tank,
c We need a mechanic to check the tank,
d. We need mines to destroy the tank.
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a The map was drafted after the withdrawal,
x b The plan is based on hitting and withdrawal,
c The tents were removed after the withdrawal,
d The water tanks were destroyed after the withdrawal.
7. it l l i . ~ iiLx ' o* * Y
x a What is the shortest distance needed for the airplane to take off?
b What can you do to stop the airplane from taking off?
c What is the maximum speed which the airplane needs to take off?
d What is the most important action the pilot performs before taking
off?
8. ♦ iLiOwll ^ ^ - 1- _ * » l—® (50 4^.1—^.xJI
a This tank will not climb the hill unless you repair it.
b This is the type of tank we like to use in the maneuver,
x c This tank does not have (enough) horsepower to climb the hill,
d This tank was empty after the climb to the top of the hill.
g. ♦ < I _J-J t. l?-* 1
a Let’s think of a way to rescue our PWs.
b Let’s think of a way to cover our attack,
c Let’s think of a way to improve our plan,
x d Let’s think of a way to pull out our troops.
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a The plane dove into the sea.
b The airplane crashed near the shore,
x c The pilot will be here within an hour,
d The pilot planned to cross the sea.
Section B. You will hear 10 questions in Egyptian, each followed by four
responses. Mark the letter that corresponds to the best response
for each item.
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Section C. Listen to the following dialogue in Egyptian/ which will be read
twice. After the first reading, there will be a two-minute pause
to allow you to write down, in English, the answers to the 10
printed questions* After the second reading, you will have one
more minute to complete your answers . You may take notes .
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Questions
1. What happened to the ship on Friday?
2. What did the captain of the ship do at 1305?
3. What was the name of the unit that received the message?
4. What was the response to the captain's message?
5. Who signed the message?
6. What happened to the ship?
7. Who did the captain call next?
8. How many ships came to rescue the sailors?
9. How many people died in this incident?
10. What makes the captain sure that the maintenance unit received the
message?
Answers
1. The ship propeller broke at 1300 hours.
2. He sent a message to the port's maintenance unit.
3. The port maintenance unit.
4. It said that the port maintenance unit was on its way to the ship.
5. It was signed by Colonel Muhammad Salih.
6. It sank at 1800 hours during a storm.
7. He called the command of the eastern harbor.
8. Three vessels.
9 . None .
10. The captain was standing next to the sergeant who received the message
signed by Engineer Salih.
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Part Two
Written Interpretation
In this part of the test, you will hear 10 sentences in Egyptian. Write the
English translation for each sentence,
write each translation.
1 . Hand out the service uniforms
and the fatigues to the soldiers.
2. Soldier! Go to the formation
on the double .
3. The sergeant inspected the
soldiers in the morning formation.
4. Tell the corporal to be at the
supply depot at nine o'clock.
5. The capacity of the magazine
is thirty 22-mm bullets.
6. The rockets at the defense post
are surface to surface.
7. The bunker is surrounded by an
antipersonnel mine field.
8. The tank's cooling system
operates by air .
9. The helicopter will be ready
in two hours .
10. The capacity of this fuel
tank is 2,000 liters.
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Part Three
Dictation
In this part of the test, transcribe the following 10 sentences. Each
sentence will be read twice. Each reading will be followed by a 25-second
pause .
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Part Four
Spoken Interpretation/Role Playing
Section A. In this part of the test act as an interpreter in a conversation
between an Egyptian and an American. Interpret the Arabic into
English and the English into Egyptian. You will hear each line
only once .
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Thanks. What can I do for you, sir?
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At what time did the attack take place?
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Can you provide me with a map showing
the location of the mines?
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I'll need eight divers, fully equipped,
and a speedboat.
As soon as possible because I have
to leave for Cairo on Monday.
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OK. Then I can start my mission at
1400 hours.
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Hello, captain. Please have a seat.
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The intelligence bureau notified me that an enemy
squad had mined Port 23 in the last attack.
- Yesterday, at 2000 hours.
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Of course. Here is the port’s map,
and the locations of the mines are marked
on it.
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When do you want to start the operation?
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OK. We'll have the naval units out of
the port in three hours.
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All right. The divers will be at your disposal
at 1300 hours.
Section B. During a joint maneuver which took place on March 2 at 1100,
Egyptian Patrol Boat 107 landed you. Sergeant Smith, behind enemy
lines to observe and report to the commander (played by your
instructor) of an Egyptian boat. You are reporting to him by
radio about 300 meters from the enemy installation.
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MODULE 9
Part One
Listening Comprehension
Section A. You will hear 10 sentences in Egyptian. After listening to each
sentence, mark the letter that corresponds to the best
translation for each item.
1 . . a I . A J I '
a My friend is a conservative person,
b My friend lives in the governorate of' Cairo,
x c The governor of Cairo is my friend.
d The governorate of Cairo restored its monuments .
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a The... government established the People's Assembly in 1960.
b The government supervised the general election of 1960.
x c The government modified the system of local government in 1960.
d The government attempted to form the Consultative Assembly before 1960 .
3 . ♦ jl Y* ^ l ♦ Y
a The boss appointed three new employees .
b The president formed three new organizations,
x c The president appointed three new ministers .
d The boss met with the three new employees .
4 . ♦ ^J n JLJ I I jj Cric .< I ♦ J
a The government limited the areas designated for cotton,
x b The government supervises the cultivating of cotton,
c The government forbids the people to grow cotton,
d Hie government helped the cotton growers .
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5 . ♦ (j-i ^ ' . va - j--.— ■ J I ♦ O
a One-half the Egyptian farmers work on cotton plantations •
b One-half the factories in Egypt are involved in the cotton industry .
x c One-half the cotton crop is manufactured in Egypt,
d One-half the cotton crop is grown near mills .
6 . ♦ (J..L..U I 1 o- 9 9 J > < ^ *** ■J I <*— <
a Egyptians grow sugarcane in Lower Egypt,
b The sugar factories are located in Upper Egypt,
x c Sugarcane plantations are in Lower Egypt .
d Sugar is manufactured in Upper and Lower Egypt.
7 ( 9 ^ 1 j * 1 a 1 ' » ^ o . I * Y
a When did the governor visit the Suez Canal? '
b When did Egypt build the Suez Canal?
c When did the Egyptian forces cross the Suez Canal?
x d When did Egypt nationalize the Suez Canal?
8 .
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x a Egypt became a republic on June 18, 1953.
b Egypt declared its independence on June 18, 1953.
c Egypt rebuilt its armed forces on June 18, 1953.
d Egypt became a socialist country on June 18, 1953.
9 . . '& .j oLtu? I ^
a Muhammad Ali built a strong army and improved the educational system.
b Muhammad Ali is considered one of the progressive and innovative
Egyptian leaders .
c Muhammad Ali improved Egyptian industry and agriculture,
x d Muhammad All improved the Egyptian economy and introduced industry.
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10. ? (j- 9 1 1 j» Ua_J «J I 5 I O-J J j - * -* . \ ♦
x a Would you explain to me what he has said about the Egyptian system of
government ?
b Would you consider studying the Egyptian system of government?
c Would you give me an idea about the system of government in Egypt?
d Do you realize that he knows a lot about the Egyptian system of
government?
Section B. You will hear 10 questions or statements in Egyptian, each
followed by four responses. Mark the letter that corresponds
to the best response for each item.
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C. Listen to the following dialogue in Egyptian, which will be re^d
twice. After the first reading, there will be a two-minute pause
to allow you to write down, in English, the answers to the 10
printed questions. After the second reading, you will have one
more minute to complete your answers . You may take notes .
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Questions
1. Why did Hassan say that he couldn't see Albert on Wednesday?
2. Which election will take place on Wednesday?
3. Who is eligible to participate in the elections?
4. When was the system of local government applied in Egypt for the first
time?
5. When was Egypt's system of local government amended and improved?
6. What is the composition of the city council?
7. Who has the authority to appoint governors?
8. What are the responsibilities of city council members?
9. How many governorates are there in Egypt?
10. Name some public services supervised by the city council.
Answers
1. Because Wednesday is election day.
2. The election of the city council.
3. Any adult who is 18 years of age or older.
4. In 1820.
5. In 1960.
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6. It is composed of elected and appointed members.
7. The president of the republic.
8. To supervise public services and local affairs.
9. Twenty-six.
10. Education, agriculture, industry, health and social services.
Part Two
Written Interpretation
In this part of the test, you will hear 10 sentences in Egyptian. Write the
English translation for each sentence. You will have a 35-second pause to
write each translation.
1. The prime minister, in consultation
with the president, appoints the
ministers .
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’ 2. The Red Sea governorate is in the
eastern desert, and the governorate
of the New Valley is in the western
desert .
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information about the canal that
connects the Mediterranean and
the Red seas.
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4. The boat on which we will embark
will go through the Suez Canal.
5. We'll stay in a hotel that
overlooks the sea for three
days .
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the projects that will be carried " . i. ^ J .
out (constructed) in the Sinai.
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7. Muhammad Ali developed Egypt along
’ the lines of the most modern
European systems .
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•Y
8. Khedive Tawfiq's era is characterized
by foreign intervention in Egypt.
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against the king and the British ♦ eLL»Jl
occupation .
10. The *52 Revolution was not the first ^jy^ Jj 1 cr- “T • ) ♦
and will not be the last in the ♦ c^Li
Middle East.
Part Three
Dictation
In this part of the test, transcribe the following 10 sentences. Each
sentence will be read twice. Each reading will be followed by a 25-second
pause.
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Part Four
Spoken Interpretation/Role Playing
Section A. In this part of the test, act as an interpreter in a conversation
between an Egyptian and an American. Interpret the Arabic into
English and the English into Egyptian. You will hear each line
only once.
- Is the system of local government new to the Egyptians?
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- When was the system of local government introduced in Egypt?
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How many governorates are in Egypt now?
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- What is the largest governorate in Egypt?
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- Who appoints the governors?
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What are the functions of the governor?
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- In 1920.
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Twenty-six governorates .
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- The governorate of Cairo is the largest in population.
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The president.
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He oversees local services and affairs.
Section B. You are an American tourist visiting Egypt during an election of
members of the Egyptian assemblies. Ask a hotel employee,
played by your teacher, about governmental processes. Make up 10
questions about, for example, the structure of the government,
presidential elections, members of the national assemblies, the
appointment of ministers and governors and the system of local
government .
SELF-EVALUATION KEY
MODULE' 10
Part One
Listening Comprehension
Section A. You will hear 10 sentences in Egyptian. After listening to each
sentence, mark the letter that corresponds to the best
translation for each item.
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x a Offer him a glass ofc wine,
b Offer him a cup of tea.
c Offer him a cup of coffee,
d Offer him a drink.
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a How much is a loaf of bread?
x b With whom do you live?
c Do the elite lead a good life?
d Do you consider this to be a good life?
3. ♦ liULi t 1 a a " *V
a I'll see Muhammad at the wedding party,
b Muhammad invited me to his wedding,
x c Muhammad was very pleased to see you.
d I attended Muhammad's wedding.
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a Women do not like to be in the same place with men.
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b Men do not like to be around women.
c Neither men nor women prefer to be in this place,
x d This place is exclusively designated for women only.
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b
c
d
6 .
a
b
c
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b
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d
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b
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The middle class is divided into three levels .
The lower class has three divisions.
The elite class ranks above the three classes.
The working class is at the bottom of the three classes .
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In some countries, transportation is free.
In some countries, medicine is free.
In some countries, the draft is compulsory.
In some countries, education is obligatory.
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Egypt produces most of its basic foodstuffs.
Egyptian products are consumed by natives .
Egypt doesn't produce enough food for its people.
The Egyptians are consuming all of their products .
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The Friday prayer begins is around twelve o'clock.
The people will come to pray on Friday at twelve o'clock.
Many people will gather on Friday at twelve o'clock.
On Friday at twelve o'clock the mosques become crowded.
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Most of the people in this neighborhood are poor, and few of them are
Christians .
In some neighborhoods, you may find that a majority are rich and a
minority are poor.
This is a rich neighborhood with a small number of poor.
Neither the poor nor the rich like to live in this neighborhood.
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10 .
x a
b
c
d
Section
In most Egyptian neighborhoods you find mosques as well as churches .
In some Egyptian neighborhoods you find neither churches nor mosques .
Because Egyptians are very religious, you find mosques and churches
everywhere .
For Egyptians, all mosques and churches are considered the houses of
God.
B. You will hear 10 questions or statements in Egyptian, each
followed by four responses. Mark the letter that corresponds to
the best response for each item.
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Section C. Listen to the following dialogue in Egyptian, which will be read
tiwce. After the first reading, there will be a two-minute pause
to allow you to write down, in English, the answers to the 10
printed questions . After the second reading, you will have one
more minute to complete your answers. You may take notes.
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Questions
1. How long has George been in Egypt?
2. What is George's opinion of Egypt?
3. What is the nationality of the girl whom George wants to marry?
4. What is the name and profession of the girl's father?
5. What did Munir suggest to George about proposing?
6. What did George want to do about it?
7. What is the Egyptian tradition for asking a girl's hand in marriage?
8. What did Munir advise George to tell the girl's father?
9. What did Munir expect the father's reaction to George's proposal to be?
10. What is the basis for Munir's expectations?
Answers
1. Three years, going on four.
2. He is very pleased with Egypt.
3 . Egyptian .
4. Dr. Nagi, and he is a medical doctor.
5. To pay a visit to the girl's father and to talk to him.
6. George wanted to talk to the girl and get to know her; then propose,
7. The groom-to-be asks the girl's father for her hand.
8. He advised George to say that he was going to live in Egypt and that he
would be honored to request his daughter's hand in marriage.
9. He did not believe that the father would turn George down.
10. Munir believes that George is a very fine man from a fine family and will
not be refused.
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Part Two
Written Interpretation
In this part of the test, you will hear 10 sentences in Egyptian. Write the
English translation for each sentence. You will have a 35-second pause to
write each translation.
1. I pay thirty pounds per month y. * L—l . )
in tuition fees for my son. ♦ ^^-,1 LoJ
2. Politicians have a higher standard ^ ^-Ul y o -^~ 1 . y
of living than laborers. ♦
3. The government subsidizes millions oi^oJl pjb L. >-> — 1 1 . y
of pounds for foodstuffs. . ^jj | ol ^_oJ! oJ
4. Samir belongs to the highest class . ^ iJLJa u *. . j
in Egypt .
5. The weekly day off in Egypt is Friday. I ij) I • Q
♦ — 1 1
6. I'll specialize in teaching the
Islamic religion.
7. The president will perform the
feast prayer at A1 Azhar Mosque.
8. Following the Friday prayer,
I will pay a visit to the
bride and groom.
9. I was half an hour late for
my doctor ' s appointment .
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and all of its members love one ♦ j * I j^&**-* Lao I
another.
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Part Three
Dictation
In this part of the test, translate the following 10 sentences. Each
sentence will be read twice. Each reading will be followed by a 25-second
pause.
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Part Four
Spoken Interpretation/Role Playing
Section A. Act as an interpreter in a conversation between an Egyptian
and an American. Interpret the Arabic into English and the
English into Arabic. You will hear each line only once.
- I want to ask you a few questions?
What do you call the last day of Ramadan?
Do the Moslems fast on that day?
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What comes after the day of Al-Wagfa?
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How many days does it last?
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What do the Moslems do during the
feast?
Are you going to pray?
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- What will you do after the prayer?
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Of course, I would like to celebrate
the feast with you if you don’t mind.
Key
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Go ahead.
Al-Wagf a .
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Of course. It is the last day of the
month of fasting.
Hie Small Feast.
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Three days .
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On the first day, people perform the
morning prayer in mosques; then they
visit their relatives and friends.
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Of course. I am going to pray at the
Al-Hassayn Mosque, God willing.
♦ a^Lo-Jl U *—• 4_.t ;_] «-» —
I will pay a visit to my parents
to break fast with them. Would you
like to come with me?
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Section B. Form at least five questions to cover any number of the points
given below. Then converse with your instructor about Egyptian
society. Be prepared to answer some questions given by your
instructor.
Types of society or societies
Number of classes in each society
Name of each class
Mobility between classes (possibility of the members of lower classes to
move up on the social ladder )
Differences between classes
Differences between rural and urban families
Relationship between the members of the family
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Section
1 .
x a
b
c
d
2 .
a
b
x c
d
3.
a
x b
c
d
MODULE 11
Part One
Listening Comprehension
A. You will hear 10 sentences in Egyptian. After listening
to each sentence, mark the letter that corresponds to
the best translation for each item.
♦ »-.«■. 3 ) I I — 1 ! ♦ ^
The newspapers at the library are arranged by date (of publication).
The date is printed on the newspapers at the library.
The history of the newspapers is published by the library.
The librarian put the history book next to the newspapers .
♦ flj) l» ' . v J I i'i * Ci » n II i — 1 *Y
They dressed the deceased in black before the prayer.
The relatives of the deceased are dressed in white before the
prayer .
The relatives of the deceased are dressed in black for the
funeral .
The deceased must be dressed in white for the funeral.
♦ til t * . fr i * 7 * * «. S L-i I i i^ ft ) 1 o>j dn* . i ♦ Y
What a surprise! I didn't expect to see you here in the school.
I don't believe that you went to school because I was there.
You don't believe that I made it to school today.
It'll be a surprise to find you at the school.
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When I saw the first film, I laughed; then I cried.
When he saw the first film, he laughed; then he cried.
When did he laugh, and when did he cry, at the movies?
When he saw the film, first he laughed; then he cried.
• Cu* A I ^ .A A ^ O*'.^** ' — ^ f* i " ‘—f r* o ^ ^ ^ L> n 1 ^ * ©
a The spy followed the intelligence officer, who was dressed as a
woman .
x b The intelligence officer, dressed as a women, is following the spy.
c The intelligence officer followed the spy, who was dressed as a
woman .
d The intelligence officer, who is dressed as a woman, works for the
spy 1 s government .
4 .
a
x b
c
d
6 .
x a
b
c
d
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The judge speaks literary Arabic in court and Egyptian at home.
The Egyptian spoke to the judge in literary Arabic at the judge's
house.
The Egyptian judge speaks literary Arabic in court and at home.
In the court, the Egyptian man speaks literary Arabic with the judge.
7 .
x b
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The author's novel proved that he has a vivid imagination and that
he is funny.
The author wrote a comical novel about a cowardly person.
The author imagined that he saw the shadow of a funny- looking person.
The author fears that he can't write more than one comical novel.
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8.
a
b
c
x d
9.
a
x b
c
d
10 .
a
b
x c
d
Section
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He wrote a poem composed of 20 couplets.
The poet's house has 20 rooms.
The poet wrote 20 odes; then he went home.
The poet wrote an ode composed of 20 couplets.
♦ A J I L m- J 1 ^ ' — " * . A . J 1 A J I l—
The engineer took our anthology and the Holy Koran and gave them to
the famous poet.
Our neighbor, the engineer, took the Holy Koran and the famous poet's
anthology from me.
Our engineer took the anthology and the Holy Koran from his neighbor,
the famous poet.
The famous poet gave his neighbor, the engineer, my anthology and the
Holy Koran.
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We laughed when the hero of the film played the role of a lover.
The star of the film wept when he played the role of a lover.'
The star of the film made us cry when he played his romantic role.
Hie movie star refused to play the role of a crying lover.
B. You will hear 10 questions or statements in Egyptian, each
followed by four responses . Mark the letter that corresponds
to the best response for each item.
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Section C. Listen to the following passage in Egyptian, which will be
read twice. After the first reading, there will be a two-minute
pause to allow you to write down, in English, the answers to the
10 printed questions. After the second reading, you will have
one more minute to complete your answers . You may take notes .
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1. Where did Saad study?
2. What kind of books did he read?
3. What did Saad give his friend Gamal?
4. What was Gamal' s reaction after he had read the story?
5. What did Gamal suggest to Saad?
6. When did the A1 Ah ram publish Saad's story?
7. What did Saad do when he sdw the story in the A1 Ahram ?
8. How long ago did Saad begin writing stories?
9. Who wants Saad's permission to use his story?
10. Do you think Saad will agree?
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Answers
1. The School of Art at Alexandria University.
2. Arabic classical novels as well as translated books.
3. A love story.'
4. He admired it and didn't believe that Saad had written it.
5. That he send the story to the A1 Ahram newspaper.
6. Two weeks later.
7. He was pleased, and he went to his friend's house.
8. Nine years ago.
9. A director.
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Part Two
Written Interpretation
You will hear 10 sentences in Egyptian. Write the English translation for
each sentence. After the second reading, you'll have a 35-second pause to
write each translation.
1. The romantic film made me cry,
and your joke made me laugh .
2. The musical was presented
by a band and a theater company.
3. My key chain is in your pocket.
4. The teacher explained the new
lesson, and his explanation was
easily understood.
5. The soldiers hung their clothes
on the barbed-wire fence.
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6 . The employees like Gamal because
he is funny, but they don't like his
brother because he is boring.
7 . 'Eiey will pray over the dead person
in Al-Hassayn Mosque tomorrow at
noon.
8 . He loves the heavyset girl who
works at the ticket window.
9. The judge sentenced the convict
(suspect) to death.
10. The doctor wants my father to
change his life-style because my
father is very sick.
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Dictation
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Part Four
Spoken Interpretation/Role Playing
Section A. Act as an interpreter in a conversation between an Egyptian and
an American. Interpret the Arabic into English and the English
into Arabic. You will hear each line only once.
Situation 1
— Are there modern movie theaters
in Egypt?
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— Does this movie theater present
American films only?
— Do Egyptians easily understand
American films?
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— Do you know who translates
these films?
— When did Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer open
its first theater in Egypt?
— OK. Thank you very much for
the information.
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- Of course. There are first-class
movie theaters such as Metro-Golden-Mayer ' s .
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No. These movie theaters present
Arabic films as well as American films.
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All American films are translated
into Arabic, and the translation is
printed on the film.
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A famous Egyptian company called
Amis Abayed. This company translates
most of the American films .
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I don’t know exactly, but I went to
its theaters in Cairo and Alexandria
30 years ago.
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You ’ re welcome . Good-bye .
Section B.
Situation 1 Your teacher plays the role of a friend who wants you to
accompany him to see a movie. You, however, would rather see a
play at the theater. Try to persuade him to see the play
instead of the movie. You may switch roles with the teacher if
you prefer.
Situation 2 Some students enjoy reading Egyptian novels written in Arabic
more than they enjoy reading Arabic novels that have been
translated into English. Others enjoy reading the translated
versions more. Discuss this subject with your teacher, and
state which kind you prefer. State your reasons.
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MODULE 12
Part One
Listening Comprehension
Section A. You will hear 10 items in Egyptian. After listening to each,
mark the letter that corresponds to the best response.
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The speaker is talking to whom?
a A prisoner of war.
b A war hero,
c + A fire fighter,
x d A post office worker.
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b The teller will cash the check.
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d The teller will ask the client to endorse the check.
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a Hasan paid the bill to the electric company,
x b Hasan has not paid his electric bill for the last four months,
c Hasan refused to pay the bill to the electric company,
d Hasan decided to pay the bill in four installments .
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4.
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a Aly was playing a tennis game,
b Aly won the tennis tournament,
c Aly set fire to the tennis court,
x d Aly was one of the tennis spectators.
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a Aly was asked to pay for the cups •
x b Aly had almost broken the cups,
c Aly should pay for the broken cups .
d Aly left the cups after he broke them.
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a The bank will deposit Hasan's check,
b The bank will cash Hasan's check,
x c The bank will refuse to cash Hasan's check.
d The bank will give Hasan credit for the amount of the check.
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a I gave her seven pounds when she came over here this month,
x b I got a raise of seven pounds this month.
c I received seven pounds from Mr. Alawi this month,
d When Mr. Alawi came back, he offered me seven pounds.
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b Jack did exactly what I wanted him to do.
c Jack did not listen to me.
d Jack and I listened to the news .
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x a Throw these letters in the wastebasket,
b Drop these letters in the mailbox,
c Keep these letters in the safety-deposit box.
d Leave everything and read these letters.
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The passenger
a is a salesman,
x b is a smuggler,
c is a mailman,
d is an officer.
Section B. You will hear 10 questions in Egyptian, each followed by four
responses. Mark the letter that corresponds to the best response.
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twice. After the first reading, there will be a two-minute pause
to allow you to write down, in English, the answers to the 10
printed questions. After the second reading, you will have one
more minute to complete your answers. You may take notes.
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Questions
1. Where did this discussion take place?
2. What is the case about?
3. What is the name of the buyer?
4. What is the name of the seller?
5. Why couldn't the seller cash the check?
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6. Why couldn't the seller present the check to the judge?
7. What was the buyer's response when the judge asked him, "Why didn't
you pay your debt?"
8. What was the price of the car?
9. What did the buyer say when the judge asked him if he had saved the
sale's receipt?
10. What was the court's decision on this case?
Answers
1. In a courtroom.
2. Deception or frand.
3. Mr. Muhammad Suliman.
4. Mr. Hassan.
5. Insufficient funds.
6. It got lost or misplaced.
7. He said, "I paid all my debts on the car."
8. $2, OOQ v - -
9. No, he hadn't saved it.
10. The buyer must pay the seller $2,000 in 10 monthly payments.
Part Two
Written Interpretation
You will hear 10 sentences in Egyptian. Write the Egyptian translation for
each sentence. After the second reading, you'll have a 35-second pause to
write each translation.
1. The police force is affiliated . i . i i j. i r . i * ..i i ^ . 1 1
with the city council.
2. The government is interested in i ■ J) <^ u
building parks and recreational . . . t t j 0 _. i n
areas .
3. The Ministry of Interior oversees u-U ij j ■■■ -■ jJl •’
the security in all of the counties. . .-. ih ii ^ . n j s ^
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4. The Passports and Naturalization A_a_,t_o a I j ol a_>I ol . £
Administration is under the Ministry ♦ i-Ji-l
of Interior .
5. As soon as you hear someone say
"Fire!" use the fire escape.
6. Before you leave, turn the
light off and shut the door.
7. Did you pay the car insurance
bill?
8. I paid all bills including the
water and the phone bills .
9. The people gathered together
when they heard the fire engine
coming.
10. The mailman is the person who
delivers letters .
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Dictation
Transcribe the following 10 sentences. Each sentence will be read twice.
Each reading will be followed by a 25-second pause.
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Part Four
Speaking Interpretation/Role Playing
Section A. Act as an interpreter in a conversation between an Egyptian and
an. American. Interpret the Arabic into English and the
English into Arabic. You will hear each line only once.
I was in my room packing my luggage
when I heard someone shouting "Fire!
Fire!" in the alley. I opened my
door and rushed out to escape.
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Yes, I saw two men. One of them was
trying to put out the fire with
a fire extinguisher, while the *■
other man was trying to escape.
Yes, of course. He was the hotel's
assistant manager.
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I saw the fire engine coming 15 minutes
after I got down to the street.
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Where were you at the time of
the fire ?
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Did you see anyone in the alley?
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to escape, would you recognize him?
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- Can you tell me how long it took
for the fire fighters to arrive?
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- Thank you, and we are sorry for all
that happened. Anyhow, all of your
luggage is safe and has been transported
to a room which we have reserved for
you at the Nile Hotel.
Section B. Jack is a businessman who will be living in Egypt for a year. He
enjoys playing soccer and is looking forward to joining an
athletic club so that he can practice his favorite game. He goes
to an athletic club where he manages to meet the soccer head
coach. Play either Jack's role or the head coach's role
as your instructor designates .
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